Executive Medical Director for Vanderbilt Psychiatry Hospital

Executive Medical Director for Vanderbilt Psychiatry Hospital

Nashville, TennesseePosted 2mo agoattending physician
~$350,000SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage

Reported by 24 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay

PsychiatryFull-timeMonday–Friday daily team meetings; clinical and administrative duties · Paid home call only, shared among all adult psychiatrists

Overview

Location
Nashville, Tennessee
Schedule
Monday–Friday daily team meetings; clinical and administrative duties · Paid home call only, shared among all adult psychiatrists
SalaryDr Signal range
$320k – $365k

24 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay

Practice
Academic medical center, Vanderbilt University Medical Center · Free-standing psychiatric hospital and affiliated university hospital

Role summary

The position is an Executive Medical Director role managing clinical and administrative aspects for adult psychiatry at Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital and Vanderbilt University Hospital Psychiatry. It includes approximately 40% administrative duties and 60% clinical care with shared home call and average inpatient census of 10 patients.

What the posting highlights

  • Lead and manage clinical efforts and call schedule for adult psychiatry service
  • Care setting: Clinical duties focused on inpatient psychiatry
  • Patient population: Adult psychiatric patients including general, addiction, and geriatric
  • APP collaboration or supervision is noted

SalaryDr summary based on the original posting

Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp

Physician-reported total comp$320k–$365k · $350k median
$315kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$370k

Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.

Compensation

What physicians report
$320k – $365k
Pay context
SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
Report sample
24 recent physician reports · region cohort
Compensation basis
Estimated total compensation
Physician-reported total comp$320k–$365k · $350k median
$315kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$370k

This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 24 recent, approved physician reports (region cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.

Next steps

Employer

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

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Facility & Community

Facility details
Practice setting
Academic medical center, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Facility type
Free-standing psychiatric hospital and affiliated university hospital
Beds
106
Patient population
Adult psychiatric patients including general, addiction, and geriatric
EHR
Not stated in posting
Community snapshot
Peer median
Building sample
Active supply
Tennessee
Full-time
Transparent pay
Not measured
SalaryDr source status
Work-life
Academic medical center, Vanderbilt University Medical Center

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Work Design

Schedule
Monday–Friday daily team meetings; clinical and administrative duties
Call burden
Paid home call only, shared among all adult psychiatrists
Shift type
Inpatient service and administrative leadership
Patient volume
Approximately 10 patients per day when on inpatient service
Inpatient / outpatient
Clinical duties focused on inpatient psychiatry
Coverage model
Lead and manage clinical efforts and call schedule for adult psychiatry service
Admin burden
Approximately 40% administrative effort including leadership and management responsibilities
Supervises APPs
Yes

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No
Visa sponsorship
no
J-1 waiver
No
H-1B
No

Source & Verification

Source
Aggregated (ym_careers)
Salary label
SalaryDr Signal
First seen
2 mo ago
Last verified
today
Extraction confidence
90%

Full description

Vanderbilt Health is seeking an Executive Medical Director (EMD) for Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital (VPH) Adult Services & Vanderbilt University Hospital (VUH) Psychiatry. The EMD manages the clinical duties of all general, addiction, and geriatric psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners at VPH and VUH. Key Responsibilities In collaboration with Vice President (VP) and Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), lead and inform clinical practice standards for adult patients at Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital. Share accountability for annual goals with VP and CNO. Manage clinical effort of physicians and nurse practitioners jointly with Executive Medical Director of Ambulatory Services. Create and manage call schedule for VPH Adult Services. Executive management of three clinical services via direct reports: a) Medical Director of VUH Hospital Psychiatry, b) Medical Director of Neuromodulation Services, c) Clinical Director of Psychiatric Assessment Service. Lead clinical services as member of the Leadership Council of the Vanderbilt Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Lead daily (Mo-Fri) team meetings to manage admissions, discharges, census at VPH. Work with Access Center, operations team, and clinicians to ensure timely patient access to VPH. Participate in activities to improve employee and clinician retention and engagement. Partner with administrative and nursing leaders to implement and engage in quality and process improvement efforts (e.g., reduce harm events, reduce readmissions, participate in Serious Safety Event analyses). Plan and manage growth in your service line throughout the geographic area of your responsibility. Schedule & Workload · Effort allocation: 40% administrative; the remaining 60% are devoted to clinical care and, if appropriate, academic pursuits · Call: 5pm – 8 am weekday and 24-hour weekend paid home call only, shared with all adult psychiatrists · Average patient load when on inpatient service: Approximately 10 patients per day Qualifications · MD or DO degree, board certified in either general, addiction, or geriatric psychiatry · Tennessee medical licensure (or eligibility) · Minimum of 5 years inpatient psychiatry experience · Strong commitment to clinical excellence and teamwork · Leadership in academic medical center is desired About Vanderbilt University Medical Center As one of the nation’s premier academic medical centers, Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is home to: · Over 90 psychiatry faculty members committed to clinical care, education, and scholarship · Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital (VPH), a nationally recognized, 106-bed, free-standing psychiatric hospital as part of VUMC · Well-regarded psychiatric residency and ACGME-accredited fellowships in addiction, consultation-liaison, and geriatric psychiatry in the Vanderbilt Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Nashville is rich in cultural, sporting, recreational, and historical attractions, and is known as Music City, USA. One of the fastest growing areas in the US, Nashville boasts a lower than average cost of living, no state income tax, and higher than average per capita income, as well as a diverse population and over 20 colleges and universities. With an international airport, vibrant arts and music scene, real estate either downtown or in the countryside, and abundant outdoor activities, the Nashville area is a great environment to live and work. Interested and qualified physicians, please apply directly or send an updated CV and cover letter to Physician Recruiter, Elizabeth Hemping (elizabeth.hemping@vumc.org). Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled. International medical graduates seeking to apply for available physician positions must be certified by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), must have passed the United States medical licensing examinations (USMLE Step 1 and Step 2), must have completed a United States based residency even if they have completed a residency or practiced medicine in another country, and must be legally authorized to work in the United States.